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Old 11-16-2009, 06:30 AM
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Default Bobby Frankel, 1941-2009
Hall of Famer Bobby Frankel has passed away this morning at age 68.

Getting to know Frankel was one of the rare privileges I've been afforded working in racing. He was one of a kind, and the game will be greatly diminished by his absence. Rest in peace..
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Old 11-16-2009, 06:37 AM
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my condolences to his family and friends. rip
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Old 11-16-2009, 06:42 AM
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Very sorry to hear this news. Rest in Peace.
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Old 11-16-2009, 06:46 AM
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Sad stuff, RIP Bobby
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Old 11-16-2009, 06:52 AM
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Condolences to family and friends and RIP Bobby...very sad news
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Old 11-16-2009, 06:55 AM
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RIP Bobby Frankel
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Very sad news, Rest in peace
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Old 11-16-2009, 07:05 AM
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Very sad to hear.
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Old 11-16-2009, 07:06 AM
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Old 11-16-2009, 07:10 AM
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Very sad to hear. Rest in peace.
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Old 11-16-2009, 07:14 AM
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Very sad, RIP Bobby.
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Old 11-16-2009, 07:15 AM
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RIP Bobby..
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Old 11-16-2009, 07:26 AM
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We have lost such a great horseman and nice guy....RIP Bobby
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Old 11-16-2009, 07:26 AM
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Sad news. RIP.
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Old 11-16-2009, 07:38 AM
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Very sad to hear this news. I knew that he wasn't well but did not want to hear this. My sincere condolences to his family.
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Old 11-16-2009, 07:54 AM
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So sad . Too soon . Great trainer .
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Old 11-16-2009, 07:55 AM
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That's awful news. Condolences to his family and friends
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Old 11-16-2009, 07:55 AM
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very sad to hear. is there anywhere we can send our condolences?
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Old 11-16-2009, 08:13 AM
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Rest in Peace, Mr. Frankel.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...kel-dies-at-68
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He's scratching horses in heaven. R.I.P.
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